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Linda Reynolds sends formal defamation complaint to Brittany Higgins’s partner David Sharaz

Lawyers for the Liberal senator threaten to take case to WA supreme court as they pursue an apology and damages over tweets

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2023

Linda Reynolds launches defamation action against Brittany Higgins's partner David Sharaz

West Australian Liberal senator Linda Reynolds launches legal action against Brittany Higgins's partner David Sharaz after he posted two tweets last year that she believes were falsely defamatory of her.

ABC News · Jan 27, 2023

Reynolds engages lawyers over Higgins case

West Australian Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has engaged defamation lawyers, saying her reputation was damaged over the Brittany Higgins case.

AAP · Jan 27, 2023

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Independent inquiry to be held into handling of Brittany Higgins’ allegations against Bruce Lehrmann

ACT chief minister and attorney general have announced inquiry following claims police pressured director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold SC not to pursue the Lehrmann case

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2022

Brittany Higgins settles personal injury claim against the commonwealth

Lawyers for the former Liberal staffer said she had agreed a settlement after a ‘short mediation’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022

Brittany Higgins reaches confidential settlement with the Commonwealth

A lawyer acting for Brittany Higgins says she has settled her claims with the Commonwealth, with the terms to be kept confidential.

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

Higgins reaches Commonwealth settlement

Taxpayers will fund an estimated multi-million dollar settlement with Brittany Higgins who launched legal action against her former political employees.

AAP · Dec 13, 2022

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Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT cabinet examines launching inquiry into handling of Brittany Higgins allegations

Chief minister Andrew Barr says inquiry could examine ‘issues raised by the actions of authorities involved in the Lehrmann trial’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2022

Former Afghan senator and women's rights advocate Shah Bibi Kamawee calls on Australia to protect her

Facing growing risks of Taliban prosecution, a former Afghan senator and women's rights activist calls on Australia to offer her safety.

ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

ACT flags Lehrmann rape trial inquiry

The ACT's attorney-general says he's considering his options regarding an investigation into how the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann was handled.

AAP · Dec 12, 2022

'Disturbing': Top prosecutor slams senator's conduct during rape trial

Linda Reynolds has denied she contacted Bruce Lehrmann's barrister in an attempt to "coach" his cross-examination of Brittany Higgins.

The Canberra Times · Dec 12, 2022

Morning Mail: Lehrmann prosecutor’s concerns, a dozen climate protesters face jail, AI art anger

In today’s newsletter: the ACT’s top prosecutor privately complained about the conduct of former cabinet minister Linda Reynolds during the trial of Bruce Lehrmann

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2022

Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT’s top prosecutor complained about Linda Reynolds’ ‘disturbing’ conduct

Former minister has denied attempting to coach defence and rejected allegations she was politically invested in the case’s outcome

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2022

‘A cultural reckoning’: how an allegation of rape in Australia’s parliament sparked a firestorm

After Brittany Higgins alleged she was raped by a colleague in a minister’s office, a mistrial and media scrutiny have failed to answer key questions

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2022

Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT attorney general backs prosecutor over handling of Brittany Higgins case

Shane Rattenbury says he still has confidence in director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold after criticism

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022

Bruce Lehrmann considers suing ABC over live broadcast of Brittany Higgins statement

Lehrmann may sue national broadcaster for defamation after it aired statement made after first trial was abandoned in full

AAP · Dec 4, 2022

Higgins and Lehrmann seeking compensation

Brittany Higgins is seeking compensation from two former ministers as well as the Commonwealth, while the man she alleges raped her is also seeking a payout.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 4, 2022

Brittany Higgins’ Lawyers Will File Lawsuits For $3M In Compensation From Fmr Liberal Ministers

Lawyers for Brittany Higgins will launch lawsuits against two former Liberal ministers and Higgins' former employers for compensation.

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The New Daily · Dec 4, 2022

Brittany Higgins looks to fresh legal action after trial dropped

Brittany Higgins has vowed to fight for a better justice system as she launches a compensation claim against her former employer.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2022

‘Right to be scared’: Brittany Higgins and the harsh realities about justice and power

Former Liberal staffer’s experience after alleging she was raped is an insight into how powerful institutions react when confronted with such allegations

Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2022

Lehrmann case dropped over 'unacceptable risk' to Brittany Higgins

The ACT's top prosecutor says medical evidence shows it is no longer in the public interest to pursue a retrial.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 21, 2022

There was better option than foreshore for Van Gogh's Newcastle visit

'If the showground had been used for the Van Gogh Exhibition, I believe the Novocastrians would have found more than ample parking with good access to public transport.'

The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2022

A chance discovery ends the trial of Bruce Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

After a week of jury deliberations the case reached a crescendo at breakneck speed – and the chaos of those final moments didn’t stop with the decision

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

What the jury heard in court before it was discharged in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann

In the wake of what has now been declared a mistrial, remains a little over two weeks of hearings and testimony about the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins by former colleague Bruce Lehrmann.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2022

Lehrmann trial aborted after juror accessed own information

The jury in the Lehrmann trial has been discharged after it was discovered a juror had obtained information outside the evidence presented.

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